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In the Philippines, Valentine’s Day holds a unique place among celebrations, similar to Christmas and New Year, despite not being an official holiday. Known for valuing strong bonds of family and friends, Filipinos celebrate Valentine’s Day to show affection to their loved ones. Best Places to Spend Valentine’s Day in the Philippines: Luzon. For most Filipinos, malls are the best places to spend Valentine’s Day in the country. In a country where every city has a mall or two, couples definitely feel the love at malls even without much money to spend. Valentine’s Day around Metro Manila Photo Credit: SM City Lucena Celebrating Valentine’s Day In The Philippines. Valentine’s Day, or Araw ng mga puso here, is seen as one of the biggest date nights of the year. It’s very couple and romance-centered. Even though the Philippines is tropical and beach-focused, this holiday still has a vibe of turning up the heat romance-wise, similar to Western celebrations. Valentine’s Day is no different. As early as the first week of February, streets, shops, and different local establishments start to be filled with heart decorations and flowers. In fact, according to a survey conducted by an e-commerce company in Poland, 79% of Filipinos celebrate Valentine’s Day, where they buy gifts for their significant When I moved to the Philippines, it was in May, 2000, so my first time to celebrate Valentine’s Day here in the Philippines, it was in 2001. When February 2001 came around, I must say that I was quite surprised at the significance of the holiday here. Valentine’s Day in the Philippines is a much bigger celebration than it is in the States. In the Philippines, the celebration of Valentine's Day or "Araw ng mga Puso" is similar to how it is celebrated in the West, with the prices of flowers and chocolates steadily increasing during Valentine's Day in the Philippines is a vibrant celebration of love and affection, transcending the typical dinner-and-flowers routine. Across the archipelago, from the bustling cities to serene beaches, there's a myriad of ways to celebrate this special day. Apart from Christmas, Valentine’s Day is considered one of the most commercialized holidays in the Philippines. In a lot of ways, Valentine’s Day celebrations in the Philippines are very similar to those in Western countries. Though February 14th is not declared an official holiday, you will feel the Valentine’s vibe everywhere you go. How do Filipinos celebrate Valentine's Day? Every February 14, Valentine's Day, also known as Araw ng mga Puso in the Filipino language, is observed. Although this yearly celebration is typically focused on married or committed couples, it also honors the love shared by families, friends, and significant others in the Philippines. In rural areas, some serenade their lovers with songs of romance. Many go on dates or stay at home and celebrate privately. In the Philippines, Valentine’s Day is called Araw ng mga Puso (Hearts Day), and it was celebrated the same manner as the West countries. But usually Pinoys prepares more local sweetness by simple cheap but treasurable Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate love, but there are some super fun (and sometimes quirky) traditions that can make the holiday even more exciting. Roses, chocolates, and romantic dinners are always a win, but there are so many other unique ways to celebrate the day. Rather than celebrate Valentine's Day on Feb. 14, Brazilians recognize Dia dos Namorados. The name loosely translates into Lover's Day or Couple's Day, and it celebrated on June 12, which is the In general, Valentine’s Day (or a similar holiday) is celebrated almost all around the world. There are just 8 places that refrain from honoring this holiday. What countries don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day? Uzbekistan – interestingly enough, Valentine’s Day was celebrated in Uzbekistan until 2021, when it was banned with an official The country is known for its strong sense of belonging, and Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for people to show appreciation for their loved ones. The occasion is often marked by special events, gifts, and romantic gestures, making it a memorable and festive encounter for Filipinos. Top Places to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Philippines Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. It may have had beginnings in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which celebrated the coming of spring and included fertility rites and other activities, but the origin of the holiday is vague at best. One of the most heartwarming traditions takes place in the Philippines, where mass wedding ceremonies are held on Valentine’s Day. Hundreds or even thousands of couples tie the knot in No they don't just like they don't do Easter, Halloween and Christmas. What they do regularly is to require all members to give a lot of their time to free labor in church activities and to demand that members give more money several times a week with nonsensical super offering or super supper offering which are borderline stupid (sort of like someone who is learning English for the first time Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day each year on February 14. Many other countries celebrate Valentine’s Day, too, each in their own way. The Philippines celebrates Valentine’s Day in a In Denmark, lovers celebrate Valentine’s Day by exchanging white flowers that they call "snowdrops". There is a rather creative side to their traditions as well, as there are two kinds of cards a person can give to a loved one. The first is the Lover’s Card, which is rather like the traditional Valentine’s Day card. And apparently, we don't think about Valentine's Day until February hits. In general, Picodi.com's survey also found the most and least wanted gifts for both men and women. The most desired gifts: Valentine’s Day card (39 percent) Electronic devices (34 percent) Clothing (33 percent) Sweets (22 percent) Money (22 percent) The least desired gifts:
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